ISIS threatens IED attack as Phoenix Draw Muhammad competition gets underway. What say you?

2015-05-29T21:30:09-04:00

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3103341/ISIS-calls-lone-wolf-attacks-Phoenix-man-planning-purposefully-provocative-Draw-Muhammad-competition-organizer-asks-attendees-bring-guns.html

I saw the posts about the drawing event throughout RP, looks like they stirred the hive, not that it is too surprising. Apparently ISIS has threatened the man hosting the event and loosely threatened attendees with an alleged IED attack. I am all for freedom of speech but I am also for common sense which doesn't seem to be used here. What say you people of Rally Point?

ISIS calls for lone wolf attacks on Phoenix man planning Draw Muhammad

ISIS is calling for lone wolf attacks on Jon Ritzheimer, the man who has planned a Draw Muhammad contest in Phoenix, Arizona tonight - and even threatened at IED attack.

Response by SGT David T. made May 29 at 2015 9:55 PM

2015-05-29T21:55:35-04:00

We should not live our lives in fear. We should not bow down to threats or terrorists. If we do then they win. While I am of the opinion that this event is offensive, it is protected speech as long as they do it lawfully. If an incident happens, the evil doer is to blame not the event coordinator or attendees. We need to stop trying deflect blame from those who wish us harm. I think the event coordinator calling for armed people is a prudent move given the incident in TX as long as those who do, do so in a lawful manner.

Response by SFC Joseph James made May 29 at 2015 10:53 PM

2015-05-29T22:53:21-04:00

Draw away! We shouldn't have to live in fear for a drawing. If someone drew Jesus, I WOULDN'T MURDER PEOPLE!

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 29 at 2015 11:38 PM

2015-05-29T23:38:31-04:00

ISIS beheads Christians. That is pretty offensive to me for sure. Some Americans want to make some Muhammad cartoons which ISIS and other Muslims finds really offensive. Why isn't anyone doing anything about ISIS beheading Christians?

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 29 at 2015 11:40 PM

2015-05-29T23:40:41-04:00

Instead of having Muhammad cartoon contests, I am willing to support what ISIS like to do with pretty little goat depictions but not full on graphic representations.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made May 30 at 2015 2:11 AM

2015-05-30T02:11:26-04:00

My inner hippy warrior asks a simple question, "What message am I sending to my children by endorsing this event?" Am I trying to say that you shuld participate in things that are disrespectful to others just because I can? Am I being part of the solution or part of the problem? What good will this do for my fellow man? Just because the constitution gives me the freedom to do something doesn't mean I have to do it. We are in the headlines all around the world looking like a bunch of schoolyard bullies and they now get to play the persecution and victim card. Why? Because we have the constitutional right to do this? To prove that we are not going to be bullied by anyone? I'd rather organize an event that brings us together as members of the human race. This is not a step in the right direction. Just my .02 Regards, Uncle Mark

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2015 2:28 AM

2015-05-30T02:28:18-04:00

It's unlikely the influence of Daesh (ISIL) extends far beyond the odd malcontent in this country. Mounting any sort of coordinated attack within the US, without first alerting the massive spy apparatus that "watches over us" seems unlikely.

Response by COL Ted Mc made May 30 at 2015 12:46 PM

2015-05-30T12:46:45-04:00

Let's just say that deliberately kicking a mad dog isn't always the smartest thing to do.